Every deer camp I have ever hunted argues about weight, and almost nobody in the argument is talking about the same number. My uncle swears he shot a 250-pound buck in 1998. My cousin, who helped drag it, says it was 190. Both of them are right. My uncle means live weight, guessed from the […]
My father-in-law has shot more deer than anyone I know, and he has never owned a stitch of camo in his life. He hunts in the same faded wool coat he bought in the eighties, blaze orange vest over top, jeans he has worn to work all week. I spent my first few seasons quietly […]
A woman came into the shop in August asking what she needed to take her son duck hunting, and she already had the hard part done. She had passed the hunter education course, she had her Outdoors Card, and she had bought a small game licence that spring. She figured she was set. I had […]
Offence Fine Suspension Moose without a required tag $730 Lifetime Bull moose without a licence (2026) $5,000 1 year Trespass plus hunting moose without licence $7,000 1 year Transporting unlawfully killed wildlife $3,000 1 year Invalidating a hunting tag $2,000 2 years False statement to a conservation officer $2,000 to $6,000 1 year Discharging a […]
Product Fee Outdoors Card (valid 3 calendar years) $8.57 Resident deer licence and tag $43.86 Resident additional deer tag $43.86 Farmer’s deer licence $25.14 Non-resident deer licence and tag $240.81 Non-resident additional deer tag $240.81 Replacement tag administration fee $10.50 Non-resident export permit (HST exempt) $35.00
Offence Set fine Fail to wear proper coloured clothing while hunting $300 Trespass for the purpose of hunting $200 Resident, hunt big game without licence $500 Non-resident, hunt big game without licence $600 Unlawfully have loaded firearm in conveyance $500 Unlawfully discharge firearm in travelled roadway $500 Use firearm carelessly to hunt $300 Unlawfully hunt […]
Stage Application Window Results How Tags Are Awarded Primary April 1 – 30 Mid-May All tags by points Second Chance June 15 – July 7 Early August 1st choice by points; 2nd/3rd by random draw Milestone Typical Timing Moose tag quotas published April 1 Primary allocation applications April 1 – 30 Primary results released Mid-May […]
District General Season Window Region Covered Hudson-James Bay Early September onward Far north, extensive marshes Northern Mid-September onward Kenora to Timmins, boreal lakes Central Late September onward Mid-province Southern Late September – January Southern Ontario farmland Bird Common Daily Limit Possession Limit Ducks 6 per day 18 Canada Geese (regular) 5 per day Varies by […]
Season General Dates Notes Spring May 1 – June 15 (most WMUs) No cubs or sows with cubs; some WMUs shorter Fall Mid-Aug/Sept – Oct/Nov Varies widely by WMU; some closures apply Caliber Best For Notes .308 Win All-around bear hunting Versatile, widely available .30-06 Sprg Bait and stalk, longer shots Classic, hard-hitting .300 Win […]
Type How It Works Best For Silicone Resists surface moisture, can trap it Basic scratch protection VCI Repels moisture, actively stops rust Long-term rust prevention
Priority Best Choice Maximum reliability Pump Lowest price Pump Running any load Pump Fastest follow-up shots Semi-Auto Softest recoil Semi-Auto Model Barrel Capacity Best Use Sentry 24″ 8+1 Field & range Regulator/Defender Combo 14″ 4+1 Compact / two-in-one Commander 14″ 4+1 Compact tactical Recon 2 15″ Mag-fed Tactical / mag-fed
Specification Detail Gauge 12 Gauge Chamber 3″ Action Semi-Automatic Barrel 18.6″ – 19″ Chrome-Lined Capacity 5+1 Rear Sight Adjustable Ghost Ring Front Sight Fixed Fiber-Optic Rail Picatinny Top Rail Stock Adjustable Synthetic Pistol-Grip Buttstock Chokes 3 Mobil Chokes (F, M, C) Finishes Black, Desert Tan, ODG Classification Non-Restricted
Specification Detail Gauge 12 Gauge Chamber 3½” (also cycles 2¾” and 3″) Action Semi-Automatic (Blink gas system) Barrel Length 26″ or 28″ (internally threaded for chokes) Recoil System Kick-Off Mega Finish Camo options including Timber / Optifade Weight ~7.8 lbs Warranty Beretta limited warranty Classification Non-Restricted
Beretta Line Type Approx. Price (CAD) A300 Series Semi-auto shotgun $1,100 – $1,600 A400 Series Semi-auto shotgun $1,800 – $2,800 1301 (Tactical / Comp) Semi-auto shotgun $1,800 – $2,200 686 / 687 Silver Pigeon Over-under shotgun $2,500 – $4,500+
Caliber Best For Notes .30-30 Win Deer, black bear, all-around The Canadian classic, widely available .357 / .44 Mag Range, recreation, small-medium game Lower recoil, fun to shoot .45-70 Govt Large and tough game Hard-hitting, more recoil Model Caliber Profile Best Use Wrangler Blackout .30-30 .30-30 Win Full tactical Complete modern package Wrangler Blackout 16.5″ […]
Magazine Type Typical Capacity Detachable? Tube 5–8 rounds No Box 5–10 rounds Yes Drum 20–30 rounds Yes
Model Action Gauge Price (CAD) Canuck Regulator / Defender Pump 12 GA $399.95–$449.95 Canuck Commander Pump 12 GA $489.95–$499.95 Canuck Sentry Pump 12 GA $489.95–$529.95 Canuck Folding Enforcer 2 Pump 12 GA $599.95 Canuck Engage Semi-Auto 12 GA $699.95 Canuck H2 Semi-Auto 12 GA $799.95 Canuck TacOp Pro Semi-Auto 12 GA $849.95 Canuck Operator Elite […]
The Canuck Evolve is a non-restricted 410 revolver shotgun chambered to fire both .410 bore shotshells and .45 Long Colt cartridges. Instead of a pump or semi-auto action, this revolver shotgun uses a rotating cylinder (3- or 5-round, depending on model), giving it a distinctive look and versatile ammo options. It comes in tactical (9-inch […]
An over/under shotgun (also called a “stacked barrel” or O/U) has two barrels mounted vertically rather than side by side. They’re prized for a slim sight picture, reliable double-barrel backup, and clean handling on clays and upland hunts. In Canada, top picks range from premium options like the Browning Citori and Beretta 686, to value-focused […]
System Recoil Cleaning Best For Canuck Model Gas-Operated Softest More frequent Tactical, competition, high-volume Operator Elite, TacOp Pro Inertia-Driven Slightly more Minimal Harsh-weather hunting, reliability H2 Magnum Model System Barrel Chamber Best Use Operator Elite Gas 19″ 3″ Tactical / defence TacOp Pro Gas 18.6″ 3″ Competition / tactical FD12 Bullpup Gas 20″ (compact OAL) […]
Factor Lever Action Bolt Action Cycling Speed Fast Slower Accuracy Good (short-mid range) Excellent (all ranges) Effective Range ~150–200 yards 300+ yards Handling in Brush Excellent, compact Bulkier, longer Optics Mounting Good on modern models Excellent Caliber Options Traditional, growing Very wide Best For Bush, close range, fast follow-ups Open country, precision, big game
